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APIM243887243 - CME/CMLE - GI Pathogen – Testing Algorithm
Course Description

This is an online educational commentary in  offering 1.0 continuing education (CME/CMLE) credit that can be used to fulfill CC Part II and CMP requirements.  This educational commentary is provided through our affiliation with the American Proficiency Institute (API). 

Faculty/Authors

Jessica Brashear, DCLS, MLS(ASCP)CM, NRCC-CC
Assistant Professor, Medical Laboratory Science Progra
Department of Laboratory Science and Primary Care, School of Health Professions
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, Texas 

Physician Competencies: Patient Care, Medical Knowledge, Practice-Based Learning and Improvement, Professionalism, Systems-Based Practice 


CME/CMLE Credit: 1.0
Estimated Completion Time: 1 hour
Format: Online Educational Activity and Post Exam

Default Credit Type: None (You must meet the eligibility requirements in order to obtain CME credit.)

Instructions

To claim CME/CMLE credit for the exercise, do the following:

  1. Review the Technical Considerations.
  2. Click Go to Course to view an overview of the modules in this course.
  3. Click Access to begin the course.
  4. Review the Educational Activity.
  5. Complete and submit the Post Exam. You will have a maximum of three attempts to obtain the required score. You will be notified if you have met the credit requirements after each attempt.
  6. Submit the course Evaluation.
  7. Enter the maximum number of credits offered and click Claim CME to register credit.

Disclosure Statement 

Technical Considerations

Release Date: 1/1/2024  
Review Date:
Expiration Date:12/31/2026  

Course Objectives
Following completion of this activity, you will be able to:

  • describe the prevalence, causes, and risk factors associated with gastrointestinal tract infections, including bacterial, viral, and parasitic pathogens; 

  • discuss the common clinical manifestations of gastrointestinal tract infections, including symptoms and complications associated with specific pathogens; 

  • describe the traditional and emerging pathogen identification methods; 

  • explain the advantages and disadvantages of the pathogen identification methods; and 

  • choose appropriate testing modalities based on clinical observations. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Summary
Availability:
On-Demand
Credit Offered:
1 CME/CMLE Credit
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